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In reply to the discussion: The alleged shooter was 300-500 yards away? [View all]SharonAnn
(13,844 posts)80. AK-47? So I've heard.
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Oh, I dunno, say a scoped hunting rifle. Effective and accurate are not the same thing.
marble falls
Sep 16
#71
Yeah, I had a bad year once. Twisted my ankle pretty bad week before RR, they still sent me.
yagotme
Sep 16
#60
He sure as shit wasn't out on the campaign trail,nah....keep golfing Trump,it will be over soon!
Bengus81
Sep 16
#22
I wonder if whomever supplied the rifle claimed that it was sighted in--had he ever fired it?
John Farmer
Sep 16
#69
I get your point, but the definition you provided confirms what I said, doesn't it?
Captain Stern
Sep 16
#66
US Army BRM is from 50-300 meters (328 yards). You're right this isn't extremely far
underpants
Sep 16
#36
2000 ***METERS*** is more than a mile and typical snipers shoot in 3 - 600 meter range (google results)
uponit7771
Sep 16
#64
If his intent was assassination, he was probably waiting for Trump to get closer.
Martin Eden
Sep 16
#27
It depends on the equipment (range finder, etc) and the skill level of the shooter. Practice, practice, practice
surfered
Sep 16
#45
Seems lone wolves do exist. Let's see what this guy has to say. Is he really a lone wolf nut or...
brush
Sep 16
#51
Wondering what happened to the two people shooting at each other originally reported?
MorbidButterflyTat
Sep 16
#52
Was shooter planning on firing from 500 yards, or was he set up for when trump got closer? Think it's latter.
Silent Type
Sep 16
#63
right, 500 meters is a over a quarter mile away and even with best equipment that's a hard shot in populated area
uponit7771
Sep 16
#65
He was at the next hole, laying in wait. 300-500 yards is typical in golf courses.
TheBlackAdder
Sep 16
#81